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RY51 BYP

2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

165,060 mi
Last recorded165,060 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid120,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 BYP
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 14 Nov 2019 165,060 miles

Both front inner wing/engine bulkheads in poor condition due to corrosion.

Both rear wheel arches in poor condition due to corrosion. Advise they are repaired before sharp edges appear

Pass 13 Nov 2018 161,284 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 158,905 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 155,029 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 151,827 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 146,622 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 141,926 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 133,990 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 126,195 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 117,223 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 106,392 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 98,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 86,945 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 63,927 miles

front and rear vrm plates starting to fade

n/s/f headlamp lense chipped

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Tid?

Based on 3,370 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
9,627
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 227
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 130
position lamp(s) not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 83
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 82
Full Saab 9-3 SE Tid reliability report

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RY51 BYP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 120,300 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RY51 BYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RY51 BYP registered?

RY51 BYP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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